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Intangible Heritage of the Tangible Heritage: An Inseparable Continuum in Indian Art

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Reframing the Relationship The conventional binary of tangible versus intangible heritage often oversimplifies the deeply interconnected nature of cultural expressions, particularly in a civilizational context such as India’s. Tangible heritage—monuments,...

By Shwetha Achar Ramakrishna

Women artists in Indian folk and tribal art and the role they play in preserving traditional knowledge and cultural heritage

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Indian folk arts are vibrant, living traditions that are passed through generations. While many art forms are performed by both men and women, some are predominantly performed by women, who...

By Zeel sundhani

How Nature and Mythology Breathe Life into Indian Art

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Step into any Indian home, temple, or gallery, and you're bound to encounter more than just brushstrokes and carvings. You're entering a world where art isn't merely created but channeled....

By Anushka Roy Bardhan

Oral Traditions and Folk Songs in India: Carriers of Culture Across Generations

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Ever wondered how culture translates from one generation to another? Books and scriptures play their part—but perhaps one of the most profound and enduring vessels of tradition has been the...

By Vanirathi Nathani

Chittara Art of Karnataka: A Ritual Aesthetic

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Chittara, a ritual mural art native to the Malenadu region of Karnataka, practiced by the Deevaru community—especially women—is a unique expression of ritual, ecology, and visual tradition. Rooted in cycles...

By Shwetha Achar Ramakrishna

Depiction of Hanuman Ji Across Indian Artforms

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In the sacred lexicon of Hindu mythology, Hanuman Ji is not merely a figure of worship. He is a force. A presence that defies logic and bends time. A bridge...

By Anushka Roy Bardhan

Using puppet power to spread messages

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Thol paavai koothu, the long but fading tradition of leather puppetry in Tamil Nadu, is reinventing itself by bringing awareness about the declining number of small animals and the importance...

By Village Square

Representation of felines in Indian folk and tribal art

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Felines have formed such an integral part of human life, right from cats being the little furry creatures who hold the power to brighten our day just by demanding food,...

By Zeel Sundhani

Iconography of Skanda or Kartikeya

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Who is Kartikeya?  He is the son of Parvati and Shiva, brother of Ganesha, and a god whose life story has many versions in Hinduism. An important deity around South...

By Zeel Sundhani

Golu Dolls: A Generational Legacy of Traditional Dolls

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Navaratri, a nine-day symphony of devotion, resonates across India, celebrating Goddess Durga's multifaceted power. It culminates in Dussehra, marking the victory of good over evil, with Lord Rama's victory over...

By Neeyati Rometra

The Flourishing Strokes of Kalighat: A Legacy in Lines and Colours

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The Temple by the Ghats: A Sacred Beginning The Kalighat temple, nestled beside the Hooghly River in Kolkata, has long been a site of deep devotion and reverence. Dedicated to...

By Vanirathi Nathani

Indigo: The Heart of India's Textile Heritage

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Indigo is more than a color—it is a legacy woven into the fabric of India's artistic traditions. For centuries, artisans across the country have used indigo to create breathtaking textiles,...

By Vanirathi Nathani